Nothing wrong with their trackpad. I love it. Maybe just older people can't get their heads around it? lol

The track pad is fine. It took me a minute to master it. I don't know why so many reviewers are harping all over it.

What he says in this review is NOT how SH-AWD works. Most AWD systems require the front wheels to slip before they kick in. With SH-AWD, if you accelerate through a turn, it over rotates the outside rear wheel even when NONE of the other wheels are slipping. It also works like a normal AWD if there is front wheel slippage.

Really love you channel and videos. The one thing I’d like to see more of is car seat configurations in the back seat , as your reviews are geared toward family usage: 1 car seat, 2 people sitting there, 2 car seats, 1 person sitting, etc. keep up the great work!

Fully loaded RDX is $55 000 The Volvo xc60 incription does start at $57 600 and even with the inscription model you still don't get 360 camera, blind spot, retractable mirros. In order to get that you need the $1800 vision package. Also add on another $2200 for adaptive cruise control, another $1150 for HUD. Furthmroe to get heated rear seats and heated steering wheel you'll need the climate pack Which is $1250. So add all that and your looking at a plus $64 000 dollar volvo xc60. Acura has the better Awd system as well

While this SUV may not be as luxurious as the Volvo XC60, I feel like the Acura is laid out a lot better in my opinion. I'm not a huge fan of the minimalist design of the Volvo but it does look great. I just really like how the center console "waterfalls" down into the cup holders and it gives you the impression that you are in a cockpit. What I think Acura could've done for the a-spec was instead of having analog gauges, they could have made them digital similar to Audi's virtual cockpit, but kept the same design of the white gauges to connect the design to earlier Acuras. I think this would have been cool to see and it plays the to high tech vibe I get from Acura. Everything is just right where it should be and you have to be knit-picky to find stuff wrong with this SUV. Acura knocked it out of the park with this one. I just really wish Acura had ambient lighting around the speaker grills and the center console to emphasize the design of the interior.

Oh wow, this guy's review is awesome. Thank you!

This car looks awesome. Looking forward to the new ILX and TLX!

I will take the Acura RDX over that Volvo any time.

A great review of a great vehicle! BTW, your videos have excellent editing & integration of spoken narration and visuals.

I like what Acura did here - it is slight more expensive but it is a significantly better car. SH-AWD is a welcome return. The interior is nicer than the older car and the resistance of adding a giant touchscreen and removing hard buttons is commendable. It isn't as luxurious as the XC60 or Q5, but I like the way it looks.

I’m looking at a base version of this myself. Surprising awesome standard features for the price.

Smaller engine displacement is not just for better fuel efficiency. In many countries, cars are taxed by their displacement. So smaller displacement -> lower taxes -> more competitive pricing -> better sales (in theory)

Great review. And so glad to hear some numbers in metric!

RDX track pad is more user friendly than the ones in the competitors

What can you say about extended warranty? Is it worth it?

love the reviews with that views (4:52) lovely city !

Came for that rear facing seat moment but watched the whole thing, I think this makes more sense than the outback at this point. Can get a 2019 that has that sporty drive vs a new outback with similar tech but a higher price tag. Thoughts?

After using the RDX for a day or so, I felt the track pad was very easy to use. Everyone is complaining about it, but I found it to work well. Also, wireless charging for your cell phone? Is this really a feature we need? It's pretty finicky just on a nightstand.

The track pad is fine! I love it !

Thank you Paul for hitting on the poor track pad! I demoed this and hated it. Dangerous in motion. Especially with Apple Carplay. So many reviewers gloss over it.

Would've liked a digital cluster instead of old-school analog dials. Also in that price range needs wireless cell charger.

For expected mpg's in the next decade the only way to reach >35mpg is non turbo or hybrids.

Thanks for the honest presentation !

Best Acura Suv! I want this!

A few helpful stat from a family-based reviewer would be whether or not you can easily fit 3 child seats in the 2nd row. I assumed that would be covered given the name of the channel.

I had a 2014 LX AWD. It was a good car but could used a 200 HP+ engine going up hills. I was going to traded it for the 2016 or later because they had improved the seating comfort, eliminated the foot brake, and added the armrest. Unfortunately, only the LX came with the 2.4 reliable engine, and the unefficient CVT. I didn't even want to mess with the turbo and oil mix. So I did the next best thing and traded the CRV for a 2018 RDX basic AWD. Now I have more powerful engine, 6 speed trans, comfortable seats, more luxury interior and the same dash control and AWD. The only thing missed in my RDX was the SH-AWD. I did test the 2019 RDX AWD but it also came with the turbo, 10 speed trans and the confusing info system pad. To me Acura missed the boat by not mating the SH-AWD with the V-6 and 6 speed trans. Who cared if it used premium fuel or MPG on a $45,000 SUV.

I'VE BEEN WAITING!!!!!!! ❤️

They should turn it in to a touch screen for the refresh model

CarPlay was available in previous generation too

Paul, compared to the XC60? Thoughts?

True Touchpad is the future! People demand it! Touch interface is obsolete! To hard to use the touchscreen interaction. Big learn curve as to learn how to "touch" a screen! For example, do you use your thumb or your small pinko? No guidance unless you take a classes on how to interface with a touchscreen. Who has 3 years to get a degree on touch screen interface?

i guessed i didnt do my research, i thought this RDX particular model, was the ENGINE is 4-Cylinder 2.0 with twin turbo, someone i heard said it was V6.

I'm so sorry. I thought it would be nice in mpg but you're right.

i just seen the new rdx yesterday ima have to ask my husband for one now lol

How reliable would you say this turbo engine is? I believe the V6 is tried and proven for Honda but I would hate to replace a turbo at 150K

It's not a track pad! it's true touch touch where you want and bingo!

As soon as they make a vehicle with a dash that doesn't look like a cheap gaming console, I'll consider it.

hey man, what car seat are you using?

The SH-AWD is a great, if complicated drivetrain technology but honestly the speeds and sharpness of corners required to invoke it would almost always cause your wife or girlfriend to start screaming and punching you in the arm “SLOW THE HELL DOWN!” when, in fact, it is just barely starting to approach its limits of handling and is exactly when it gets fun. Only worthwhile when she is not around.

The drive mode knob takes up way too much space for no reason. Most buyers of this car are just going to set it and forget it. It could've easily been place lower and smaller, less tacky

You could share exotic meals in it... Oh oh.... Your media universes collided there.

Yeah the shifter deleted instead Acura give you a couple of switch’s for P N D is very complicated and danger if you press the wrong switch.

They didn’t take away the SH-AWD btw..

Does elite equal Advance I live in America

A-spec is not new Acura has been doing that my 2004 Tsx was A-spec

Loving your channel, Paul! I'm in search of the best SUV for my growing family. It's just difficult to choose which one since there are so many out right now. Which would you pick (if possible) as your top three SUVs that you would consider buying? Much appreciated. Thanks!

It's probably not such a good idea to buy the 1st model of any "new" car , but DAMN! I'm not such a fan of these full glass topped cars. Just not so enamored with the possibility of fractures and/or leaking of or damage to the opening system.

5:13 😂 I heard that wrong

The pricing, premium gas, infotainment touchpad and gear shifter aren’t a step forward. Acura needed this to take them out of the gutter.

The deal breaker for me would be the fact that it is very difficult to bring alpine skis. There is no pass through and no roof rails, as opposed to the MDX. There is no way that I would install ski bars that attach between the frame and the door.

Great review Paul. I found the XC60 considerably tighter in the back than the RDX and even in T6 trim it is both several thousand more expensive and still a fair bit slower than the Acura. The long-term reliability of Volvo's turbosupercharged setup is also unknown and for fans of spirited driving the Haldex AWD system is far less interesting than the SH-AWD. I do agree on the infotainment system -- BMW doesn't deserve many kudos these days but the newest iteration of iDrive with the touch screen is superb.

Totally agree on the touchpad infotainment system, they are NOT safe to use while driving! Only idiots would put a touchpad interface in a car!

There are some of us still want v6

Totally agree with you on the annoying touchpad infotainment system.

Why do people compare the base price of this to German/European base prices? The equipment is comparable to highly optioned Europeans. It's just a lack of research and understanding. Do your homework. The car is a tremendous value.

I’m sorry but I’ve turned in my Acura MDX AWD for the New Volvo XC 90 AWD. The comfort and luxury is top notch in the Volvo. I’m glad to see Acura got rid of the double screens. Anyone looking to spend this kind of money needs to test drive the Lexus and Volvo to get a really good idea of how much space you need and the least amount cabin noise.

I prefer volvo xc60

Please please please, do a review for 2019 Infiniti QX50, it is the best in the class and it's better than this new RDX

"Acura is calling it an all-new, exclusive platform-but the RDX started with the Honda CR-V architecture and modified the chassis and upgraded the powertrain." Motor Trend

The meat of this video starts around the 8min mark. Don't be like the other guys going over stats, we can read that online

It's amazing how Honda fans think SH AWD is RWD. I wish the fanboys would calm down a bit on this new RDX. You would think this thing could fly. It's a solid offering for the fwd/transversely mounted engine based crowd. A little overhyped by the fanboys though. I've gotten to drive this and it's okay. I preferred the V6 personally from the prior gen. Great review here by Paul and fully desffribing how everything works. One of the best reviewers easily

RDX Lows: Touchpad tribulations, stiff ride, lethargic transmission The performance is more b-spec then see spec. Acura needs to free up the RDX Hardware to do its best work... Compared with last generation RDX, this new one requires an extra point for second to reach 60 miles per hour... Tires help increase skidpad grip by .04 G / last-gen, but this Utes .81 G still Trails almost everything else in the class, and the new tires howl when pushed. They only managed a 177. From 60 miles per hour also on the underwhelming end of the segment with soft brake pedal makes smooth stops tricky... About a spec branding is over promise to RDX is highly impressive stuff. It needs to be liberated. Car and Driver

European vehicles r expensive for no reason no safety technology included. So respect Japanese vehicles I use all Japanese stuff

We are in the USA. We have no idea what liters are. Down here we use gallons but still a very good video. Thanks. I'll wait for the RAV4.

Turbo charged engine ..no thanks ..v6 naturally aspirated would be much better..😔

☆★☆ .???.... L /100 KM. MAX. CITY. WHO KNOWS ???

The Motor Trend 2019 RDX 2.0T faired even worse of all formal tests with a 7.1 0-60 mph time or one full second behind the RDX v6.That follows Consumer Reports 7.0s and Car & Driver 6.6s ranging from a half second slower or more behind the prior generation with 3 5l. Even the lower power Buick Envision 2.0T with less power and four less speeds accelerated quicker, stopped shorter, and handled MT handling test better than the RDX. "RDX's vague braking feel and response. Given that Acura equipped the RDX with "limousine" brakes, slowing down precisely was frustrating for many. Said Scott Evans: "Trying to make a stop sign is much harder than it needs to be." "Acura's wide net leads to confusion about what aiming to be. "It's torn between being luxurious and soft like a Lincoln, sporty like an Alfa, or techy like an Audi, and those things sorta cancel each other out...on winding roads in Sport+ mode, but we didn't feel the emotion we expected."

I just sold my 2017 Rdx and don’t regret it. Sorry Acura but I’m moving on to Mercedes. Way more better looking.

$52000 plus all dealer fees and tax = $60000...Who would buy a Honda for that price?

overpriced honda no thanks.